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currently I am involved in a project were a data link is needed to communicate different devices. This is in one to many configuration and the devices are stand alone. For this project there is need ...
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### Range of wireless signals

I've put up this question already on physics.SE but I miss an answer to the following: My assumption: A 5 GHz band provides a higher bandwidth and therefore is more stable as it can support more ...
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### Why is VHF better than UHF in this situation?

One of the sample questions for the British foundation level test is: An amateur has the choice of VHF or UHF for a particular contact of some 25km. Which statement below best describes his choice? ...
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### Can we transfer digital files on radio spectrum?

Radio is analog, and a modem converts analog signals to digital signals and vice versa. So is P2P sharing of digital files (like .exe, .7z, .pdf or any other file) possible using radio spectrum? ...
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The Friis transmission equation can be given as: Pr = Pt + Gt + Gr + 20 log10 (λ / 4πR) Where the variables represent: ...
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### 2.4GHz wifi parabolic antenna frequency response

what happens to the gain of a parabolic antenna, say this, http://www.amazon.com/24dBi-Directional-Booster-Parabolic-Antenna/dp/B00NQGVMSE, for example if I use it in lower or higher frequencies? ...
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### Can there be (long range) propagation of HF from satellites?

HF transmissions from the ground can be reflected by the ionosphere leading to very long distance propagation. Satellites in low Earth orbit (160 km to 2,000 km) fly within the ionosphere (60 km to ...
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### Is 2.4Ghz good for an UAV?

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### What are the signal loss mechanisms between a ground station antenna and a satellite receiver?

What are ALL the potential signal loss mechanisms between the output of the earth station antenna and the input of the satellite receiver. With a bit of explanation for each if possible please.
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### Can sub GHZ frequency can be used in space communciation?

Is it possible for a sub GHZ frequency (Say 300 Mhz) can be used for space communication for small satellites such as a cubesat? What are the advantages and disadvantages for this.
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